Dylan Kenny
Palmerston North,MWT
Summary
Motivated Apprentice Technician skilled in technical troubleshooting and effective communication. Experience in supervised engine rebuilds and routine vehicle maintenance, contributing to a safe and efficient workshop environment. Committed to upholding high standards of health and safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Technician
Highway Truck & Cars Ltd.
Palmerston North, Manawatu
01.2025 - Current
- General workshop repairs including brakes, services, head gaskets, supervised engine tear down and rebuilds, cooling systems, fuel pumps and injectors.
- Pre-COF and pre-WOF inspections on trucks and cars.
- Assist senior technicians in diagnosing vehicle issues and faults in order to perform repairs.
- Routine maintenance checks on trucks and cars.
- Performed additional repairs and services, including tyre replacements, air conditioning services, and minor bodywork repairs.
- Maintain cleanliness of the workshop area.
- Document repairs and services as per company policy.
- Follow health and safety procedures while working in the workshop environment.
- Communicate with customers regarding service updates and vehicle repair status.
- Conduct pre-delivery inspections to ensure vehicles are ready for customer pick-up and meet high standards of repair and cleanliness.
- Troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve technical faults.
- Parts pick up at suppliers.
- Gained experience working on generators, tractors, and buses to broaden technical skills.
- Use and maintain workshop equipment, such as diagnostic tools, hydraulic lifts, andspecialised repair tools, ensuring they are in safe working condition.
- Currently enrolled with MITO.
Scannables Assistant
New World
Palmerston North
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Monitored produce inventory and communicated shortages to management for timely restocking.
- Inspected and rotated produce to maintain freshness and quality.
- Ensured produce was labeled correctly before stocking the shelves.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived produce.
- Operated equipment for moving produce safely.
- Provided assistance to customers in locating products and answering inquiries.
Education
Palmerston North Boys High School
Palmerston North, NZ11-2024
Forklift Operator Certificate
UCOL
Palmerston North, NZMITO
Palmerston North, NZSkills
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Engine diagnostics
- Brake inspection
- Pre-COF inspections
- Routine maintenance
- Supervised engine rebuilding
- Workshop maintenance
- Power tool operation
- Health and safety compliance
- Workplace safety
Certification
First Aid
Current Forklift License
Clean Class 1 Driver License
Current Forklift License
Clean Class 1 Driver License
Timeline
Apprentice Technician
Highway Truck & Cars Ltd.
01.2025 - Current
Scannables Assistant
New World
12.2023 - 12.2024
Palmerston North Boys High School
Forklift Operator Certificate
UCOL
MITO